Jarrad Branthwaite vs Riccardo Calafiori: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 2 | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.4% | £5.5m |
 | Calafiori DEF - Arsenal | 7.5 | 7.5 | 44 | 1 | 2 | 7.3 | 54.2% | £6.0m |
PICK CALAFIORI
Riccardo Calafiori holds a clear edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Riccardo Calafiori projects 5.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Riccardo Calafiori is in sharper form with 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Riccardo Calafiori faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Calafiori
GW8
Everton
Home
GW9
Liverpool
Away
GW10
Hull City
Home
GW11
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Calafiori
- Riccardo Calafiori has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 44 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 7.5 points in GW8, making Calafiori a viable starting option.
- Calafiori has shown better recent form at 7.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Calafiori Gameweek 8
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